Ready, Set, Respond™
Ready, Set, Respond! turns plans into action — before confusion, panic, or delay take over.
This practical, facilitated workshop helps leaders and business owners practice their response, clarify roles and first decisions, and build confidence in what to do during the critical first hours of an emergency — when outcomes are shaped and mistakes are hardest to und
Know Your First Move Before It Matters
A hands-on response workshop that moves beyond written plans and builds real-world confidence, coordination, and decision-making under pressure.
Unlike traditional emergency training or tabletop exercises that feel abstract or overly technical, Ready, Set, Respond! is:
- Built for real people making real decisions under stress
- Designed to test and strengthen existing plans, not rewrite them
- Focused on first actions, communication, and coordination — not theory
- Delivered in plain language, with space for reflection, discussion, and learning
- Adaptable across small businesses, Indigenous communities, and municipalities
What This Workshop Covers
- Guided response walk-throughs based on realistic disruption scenarios
- Role clarity exercises so participants know who leads, who supports, and who communicates
- Decision-making frameworks for the first critical hours of an incident
- Communication practice for staff, leadership, community members, customers, and partners
- Facilitated tabletop-style activities that reveal gaps safely — before a real crisis does
- Lessons learned and immediate improvements participants can apply right away
- Confidence-building practice without judgment, jargon, or pressure
What Participants Will Walk Away With
For Small Business Owners
- Confidence in knowing exactly what to do when disruption hits
- Clear understanding of first actions, priorities, and communications
- Reduced panic, hesitation, and costly delays during an emergency
- A stronger, calmer leadership presence for staff and customers
- Peace of mind knowing their plan actually works in real life
For Band Administrators & Indigenous Communities
- Culturally respectful response practice grounded in local governance and values
- Increased confidence that staff, leadership, and partners know their roles
- Reduced reliance on outside agencies during the first critical moments
- Stronger coordination across departments, services, and community leadership
- Visible, defensible preparedness that stands up to audits, emergencies, and scrutiny
For Municipal Economic Development & Local Governments
- Improved coordination between departments and partners during disruption
- Stronger business continuity and faster economic stabilization
- Demonstrable action beyond written plans — valuable for council and funders
- Increased trust from business owners and community stakeholders
- Reduced chaos, duplication, and miscommunication during real events
Why Practice Matters
Ready, Set, Respond! is a practical workshop that helps leaders and business owners practice what to do when an emergency actually happens.
Participants work through realistic scenarios to clarify roles, test communication, and strengthen first decisions — so when disruption hits, they don’t freeze, scramble, or guess. Designed to be supportive, accessible, and immediately useful, this workshop turns preparedness on paper into calm, confident action in real life.
R I C (pronounced R-I-C)
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RIC acknowledges the traditional lands and territories of the Indigenous peoples who have lived on these lands and taken care of them since time immemorial. We are on Treaty 7 territory, as well as, the historical regional homeland of the Métis, which includes the Battle River Territory. We acknowledge and respect the histories, languages, and diverse cultures of the First Nations, Métis, and all First Peoples that have taken care of this land. We are grateful for their contributions that continue to enrich our communities.